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The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Department of Transportation are launching a new operation to combat growing concerns of debris from unsecured loads on trucks causing congestion and crashes on regional roadways.

BELLVILLE - The American Water Charitable Foundation , a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 11 organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by Illinois American Water. "We are thankful to the American Water Charitable Foundation for this funding opportunity,” said Kristie Baumgartner, Executive Director, Alton Educational Foundation. “The Alton Summer Watershed Academy will provide our high school students with hands-on experiences in studying regional watersheds and ecosystems." The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Due to the volume of grant applications received, each application was evaluated on a competitive basis. The Foundatio

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A Fredericktown, Missouri, man is in custody after St. Louis police say he stole a gun and other items from the SWAT bunker at police headquarters.

Maplewood resident Brad Jackson has filed a second law suit against the city of Maplewood. It’s in Missouri case.net, case number 25SL-CC03975. Jackson filed a suit in August last year against the city of Maplewood; Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg; Kate Bethel, owner of Maven Bath and Candle Co., and Isaac Chosich, an employee at Maven. […]

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory desk. On an April afternoon, the scientist hovered over tiny dishes of red dye, each a slightly different ruby hue. Her task? To match the synthetic shade used for [...]

The St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden (MoBOT) announced that they are losing about $900k in federal funding.

Ex-Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has shared a statement in remembrance of the band's former drummer, Les Binks, who died earlier in April. Binks drummed in Priest between 1977 and 1979,…

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The Aug. 5 election will decide who will replace Mayor Bridget McAndrew.

ALTON - You can join a free conversation about spirituality and developing your relationship with God. At 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, community members are invited to River Bend Yoga in Alton for “Soul Travel Explorations,” the final installment of the three-part “Raise Your Spiritual IQ!” series. This final conversation will talk about who you are as Soul, an “eternal, creative spark of God,” and how to grow closer to God on your spiritual journey. “ our true identity,” explained organizer Flora Van Koten. “We’re all individual sparks of God, on our own divine journey back to the heart of God. So Soul Travel, in its simplest terms, is an individual moving closer to the heart of God.” The May 1 conversation invites attendees to “discover the wonder of you” by discussing the meaning of Soul and how you can develop your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Van Koten and organizer Sheila

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is collaborating with the Granite City Tree Advisory Board to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, May 2, 2025. The celebration and tree planting at Maryville 1-2 Education Center begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Activities will continue at Wilson 1-2 Education Center at 1 p.m. "We are excited to partner with GCSD9 to celebrate Arbor Day by planting native trees at Maryville and Wilson School," said Carole Valencia, Granite City Tree Advisory Board Committee member. "The trees that we plant at these schools will bring beauty, shade, and happiness to children for years to come." Nine trees will be planted at each school for a total of 18, and a proclamation will be read by the City of Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson. "We are thrilled to partner with the Granite City Tree Advisory Board for this year’s Arbor Day celebration," said GCSD9 Superintendent Dr. Don J. Harris. "Collaborating to plant trees

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Six St. Louis companies contributed more than $3.6 million total to the inaugural committee for President Donald Trump.

St. Louis Public Schools are holding a public forum tonight to discuss financial decisions for the upcoming school year.

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton joined students, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) leadership, the Project on Predatory Student Lending, and the non-profit Young Invincibles for a rally in support of students and student loan borrowers across Illinois. Continuing the ‘Standing Up for Illinois’ tour, the Governor joined education leaders and students in calling attention to the harmful impact of Trump’s dangerous education agenda while pledging support for the Illinoisans and Illinois institutions that are under attack. “The dream of an affordable, accessible education as a pathway to a better life – one that was already out of reach for too many – is under attack by the Trump administration,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Student borrowers were made promises that are being rescinded. Education cannot just be a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. When we open up pathways to education

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RIVERBEND - The sun is out and gardens are planted, which means it’s time for farmers markets in the Riverbend region! We have a list of farmers markets starting in the next few weeks. This list will grow as we learn of more markets in the area. Check back often for updates! ALTON What: Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Where: The parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street in Alton When: Saturday mornings, May 10 through Oct. 18 Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. BETHALTO What: B ethalto Farmers Market Where: Central Park in Bethalto When: Sundays from June 8 to Sept. 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BRIGHTON What: Village of Brighton Farmers Market Where: 414 N. Maple Street in Brighton When: Thursdays from June 19 to Sept. 11 Time: 4–7 p.m. CARLINVILLE What: Carlinville Market Days Where: 112 N. Side Square in Carlinville When: First Saturday of each month,

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WOOD RIVER – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is joining an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Illinois Department on Aging to host a Free Senior Fraud Protection and Advocacy Seminar at the Wood River City Hall this Friday. They will give a presentation and take questions from seniors on how to better protect themselves from fraud. This event is free and open to seniors. The event details are: Friday, May 2, 2025 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon) Wood River City Hall 111 N. Wood River Avenue, Wood River This seminar will help seniors understand how to recognize potential fraud attempts, learn how to be ready and stop them, and how to use the Attorney General’s Senior Help Line. The Department on Aging will give an overview of some of the services they provide to seniors. “It’s important that we empower our seniors to recognize and defend against the increasingly sophisticated scams that target them,” said

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A Brink's employee said the truck's back doors opened "by unknown means" while driving through the village of Oak Park.

Two men are in custody for a shooting last week at a Hazelwood convenience store.

GLEN CARBON — Elena Rybak of Father McGivney Catholic High School is setting records and establishing times in middle and long-distance running that are expected to stand for years in the region. The standout athlete has already secured multiple state championships and is poised for continued success in 2025. On Friday, Rybak dominated the Edwardsville Invite 800-meter race, finishing with a time of 2:13.06, well ahead of her competitors. Earlier this season, on April 21, 2025, at McGivney’s inaugural home track meet, she recorded a 4:57.11 in the 1,600 meters, a mark that may remain unbreakable on the new track for years to come. Rybak, recognized as the Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month for the Griffins, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete on her school’s new track this season. “It was so awesome we could pull the new track together for my last season and all the parents did such an amazing job, my parents included, to

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St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) issued an Endangered Person Advisory for Monai L. Paster.